Manon Lescaut (1983)
Manon Lescaut
"Manon", wrote Puccini to his publisher Giulio Ricordi in 1889, "is a heroine I believe in and therefore she cannot fail to win the heart of the public." This turned out to be a truly prophetic statement since none of Puccinis other world successes were received on their first nights as rapturously as Manon Lescaut. The popularity of Puccinis great masterpiece has never waned and the highly acclaimed Götz Friedrich production at Covent Garden was hailed as an operatic milestone. Two of the worlds leading stars--Kiri Te Kanawa and Placido Domingo--head a strong cast conducted by the brilliant Italian conductor Giuseppe Sinopoli.
Director: Götz Friedrich, Brian Large
Genre: Music
Runtime: 129 min
Release Date: August 1, 1983
Cast
- Plácido Domingo - Des Grieux
- Kiri Te Kanawa - Manon Lescaut
- Thomas Allen - Lescaut
- Forbes Robinson - Géronte de Ravoir
- Robin Leggate - Edmond
- Anna Cooper - Madrigal Singer
- John Fryatt - Dance Master
- George MacPherson - Inkeeper
- Orchestra of the Royal Opera House
Screenplay
Music: Giacomo Puccini
Production: NVC Arts
Country: United Kingdom
Language: Italiano
Original Language: it
Keywords
opera live performance
More Films by Director: Götz Friedrich, Brian Large
More Films in Genre: Music
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Manon Lescaut about?
- "Manon", wrote Puccini to his publisher Giulio Ricordi in 1889, "is a heroine I believe in and therefore she cannot fail to win the heart of the public." This turned out to be a truly prophetic statement since none of Puccinis other world successes were received on their first nights as rapturously as Manon Lescaut. The popularity of Puccinis great masterpiece has never waned and the highly acclaimed Götz Friedrich production at Covent Garden was hailed as an operatic milestone. Two of the worlds leading stars--Kiri Te Kanawa and Placido Domingo--head a strong cast conducted by the brilliant Italian conductor Giuseppe Sinopoli.
- Who directed Manon Lescaut?
- Manon Lescaut was directed by Götz Friedrich, Brian Large.
- Who stars in Manon Lescaut?
- Manon Lescaut stars Plácido Domingo, Kiri Te Kanawa, Thomas Allen, Forbes Robinson, Robin Leggate, Anna Cooper.
- How long is Manon Lescaut?
- Manon Lescaut has a runtime of 2h 9m (129 minutes).
- What genre is Manon Lescaut?
- Manon Lescaut is a Music film.
- Where was Manon Lescaut produced?
- Manon Lescaut was produced in United Kingdom.